FIAT Idea MOT Results
Registered in 200649.4% pass rate
from 237 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Idea is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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5.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
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5.1% fail on
Flashing type
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4.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp
- 0.84% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
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2.1% fail on
Electrical equipment
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Electrical wiring (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Horn
- 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.42% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.42% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.42% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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5.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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16% fail on
Suspension
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6.8% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.4% fail on Ball joint
- 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
- 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Springs
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.8% fail on Coil spring
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3.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
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1.3% fail on
Sub-frames
- 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.42% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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6.8% fail on
Suspension arms
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16% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Transmission
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.42% fail on Joints
- 0.42% fail on Belts
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6.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(100% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
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2.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Seats
(8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Driver's seat (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Engine mounting
(17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Engine mounting condition (23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.84% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.42% fail on
Chassis
- 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.42% fail on Bumpers
- 0.42% fail on Floor
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7.2% fail on
Transmission
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Condition
- 5.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.42% fail on Size/type
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10% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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10% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(71% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.0% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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7.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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10% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(71% worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Visibility
- 6.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.5% fail on Washers
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0.42% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.42% fail on Windscreen
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8.4% fail on
Brakes
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5.9% fail on
Brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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0.42% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.42% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.42% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.84% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.84% fail on Brake pads
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0.42% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
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0.42% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.42% fail on Cable
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0.84% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.84% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.84% fail on Hand lever
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.84% fail on Lever
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5.9% fail on
Brake performance
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7.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Condition
- 0.42% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Steering
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end
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0.42% fail on
Steering play
- 0.42% fail on Steering rack
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.42% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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